Meet Football Player Hannibal Mejbri

Last updated on June 13, 2024

Hannibal Mejbri is a professional footballer who plays as a La Liga club Sevilla midfielder, on loan from Premier League club Manchester United and for the Tunisia national team.

He was born on January 21, 2003, in Ivry-sur-Seine, France; Mejbri is currently 21 years old. He has played numerous matches for various teams, consistently delivering impressive performances. Mejbri joined the Manchester United youth system from Monaco in 2019, having previously trained at the Clairefontaine Academy. He made his senior debut for Manchester United in a Premier League game in May 2021.

During the 2022-23 season, he was loaned to Championship club Birmingham City, where he scored his first senior goal and became a regular player. Mejbri has also represented France at the Under-16 and Under-17 levels. In 2021, he made his senior international debut for Tunisia. Given his talent and youth, his career is expected to flourish with many more matches ahead.

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Early Life:

Hannibal Mejbri’s father is Lotfi Mejbri, and his mother is Radhia Mejbri. Since childhood, Hannibal aspired to become a footballer, and his parents strongly supported his dream. In 2009, he joined Paris FC. By 2016, he was being scouted by several English clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, and he even had a trial with Arsenal. He studied at the prestigious INF Clairefontaine Academy. His elder brother, Abderrahmen Mejbri, is a sporting coach working for the Vietnam national football team and Pho Hien FC, a Vietnamese youth development club.

Club Career:

Hannibal Mejbri began his football career with a short spell at Boulogne-Billancourt. In 2018, he joined Monaco for a fee of €1 million, where he impressed the youth development team with his performances. From the start of his career, Mejbri has consistently performed well for various teams.

Manchester United:

On August 11, 2019, Premier League side Manchester United announced they had agreed with Monaco to sign Hannibal Mejbri. The youngster, who had previously rejected moves to other English clubs, was signed for a fee believed to be around €5 million, potentially rising to €10 million with add-ons. Due to his incredible talent, he was selected for the Under-23 squad while still being just 17. On September 9, 2020, he debuted for Manchester United’s Under-21 side against Salford City in the 2020-21 EFL Trophy. In March 2021, he signed a new contract with Manchester United. His outstanding performance earned him the Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year award on May 20, 2021. Three days later, he made his senior debut in a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final game of the Premier League season.

Loan To Birmingham City:

On August 29, 2022, Birmingham City signed Hannibal Mejbri on loan for the 2022-23 season. He scored his first senior goal for the team on February 10, 2023, with a surprise free kick against West Bromwich Albion.

Return To Manchester United:

After the season with Birmingham City, Hannibal Mejbri returned to Manchester United. He scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester United on September 16, 2023, in a 3-1 home defeat against Brighton.

Loan To Sevilla:

On January 15, 2024, Hannibal Mejbri was loaned by Manchester United to La Liga club Sevilla until the end of the season, with an optional buy clause reportedly around €20 million.

Profile Summary:

TitleDetails
Name Hannibal Mejbri
Father’s NameLotfi Mejbri
Date of Birth21 January 2003
Place of BirthIvry-sur-Seine, France
Country of BirthTunisia
Age 21 years old
Height5 feet 10 inches
Weight74 kg
Preferred Foot Right
PositionMidfielder
ProfessionFootballer
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack
HobbiesPlaying Football and Swimming
Social MediaInstagram

Recent Matches:

DateForOpponentResultPositionGoals
May/19/24Sevilla FCAthletic Bilbao2:0N/AN/A
May/15/24Sevilla FCCádiz CF0:1N/Aon the bench
May/11/24Sevilla FCVillarreal CF3:2N/Aon the bench
May/5/24Sevilla FCGranada CF3:0N/AN/A
April/28/24Sevilla FCReal Betis Balompié1:1N/Aon the bench
April/22/24Sevilla FCRCD Mallorca2:1N/Aon the bench
April/14/24Sevilla FCUD Las Palmas0:2N/Aon the bench
March/17/24Sevilla FCCelta de Vigo1:2N/Aon the bench
March/11/24Sevilla FCUD Almería2:2N/Aon the bench
March/2/24Sevilla FCReal Sociedad3:2Central MidfieldN/A
February/25/24Sevilla FCReal Madrid1:0N/Aon the bench
February/17/24Sevilla FCValencia CF0:0N/AN/A
February/11/24Sevilla FCAtlético de Madrid1:0N/Aon the bench
February/5/24Sevilla FCRayo Vallecano1:2Central MidfieldN/A
January/28/24Sevilla FCCA Osasuna1:1N/Aon the bench
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Net Worth:

Hannibal Mejbri has played many matches, contributing to a net worth between $5 and $10 million.

Social Media:

Hannibal Mejbri has played many matches with different teams and has consistently performed well, earning him a strong fan following. Many people enjoy watching him play due to his impressive performances. He is also popular on social media, with his Instagram account boasting 1.1 million followers and 120 posts, mainly featuring his football-related pictures.


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